Congratulations to Devereux New York Executive Director John Lopez, M.S., M.S.Ed., who was recently selected as one of Schneps Media’s 2026 “Healthcare Heroes.” Schneps Media’s Healthcare Heroes Awards “celebrate the extraordinary contributions, dedication and impact of healthcare professionals serving communities from Manhattan to Montauk.”

For many of us, when we hear the word “soundtrack,” we think about music. But there is a different kind of soundtrack – the voice in our head that we listen to on repeat – that can significantly impact our happiness, concentration and overall quality of life.

Milisenth Zetino became a therapeutic home provider with Devereux Arizona in 2022. A few months later, she welcomed Donna, an adult enrolled in the organization’s therapeutic foster care program, into her home. As their bond grew, Milisenth wanted to make their relationship permanent, and in 2025, she was granted guardianship of Donna.

At Devereux, our employees are at the heart of everything we do and are key to our success. Learn how Devereux New York Residence Manager Christina Adams is serving and inspiring others every day.

When someone is in crisis, sometimes, all they might need is a brief intervention to restore calm. In our latest Fireside Chat, Devereux President and CEO Carl E. Clark II connects with Orange County Sherrif’s Office Behavioral Response Unit Corporal Rosa Rodriguez and Devereux Florida Program Director – Mobile Crisis Services/Behavioral Response Unit Sam Breslin, LMHC-QS, to learn how our partnership related to mobile crisis services is saving lives in our communities.

Devereux Pennsylvania’s 39^th annual Golf Classic was a hole-in-one for children, adolescents and adults with emotional behavioral and cognitive differences as 200 golfers gathered for a day of friendly competition, meaningful connection and shared purpose. The event, held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown, raised more than $120,000 for youth and adults served by the organization in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Read this Autism Spectrum News article written by Devereux National Director of Family Engagement Amy Kelly, MBA, MNM, whose daughter Annie has autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities, among other differences. In the article – “All done talkin’ ‘bout it:’ One mom’s journey to communicating with her autistic daughter” – Kelly shares how there are many ways to communicate with your loved one and it is important to see beyond words.

Devereux Arizona Therapeutic Foster Care Operations and Licensing Manager Louise Zammiello acknowledges Servant Leadership qualities she sees in her team, and gives shoutouts at staff meetings, huddles and Microsoft Teams chats. Learn how she models Servant Leadership.